Amanda Overland Anatol

Amanda Overland Anatol, from Kitchener, came onto the national short track speed skating scene in the late 1990s and won her first major international medal in 2003 – silver in the 3000m relay at the World Championships in Sweden.

During the 2004-2005 season Overland experienced success as an individual, winning silver in the 1000m at World Cup USA and bronze in the 1500m at World Cup Slovakia.

In 2005 Overland was named Speed Skating Canada’s Short Track Athlete of the Year, and she was ranked first in Canada in her sport. The same year, she was named KW Athlete of the Year.

In advance of the 2006 Olympic Games in Turin, Overland qualified for the 1000m, 1500m and 3000m relay races. She placed fifth in both of her individual events. In the team relay Overland and her teammates won an Olympic silver medal.

In 2007, she was a member of the 3000m Canadian relay team that won a bronze medal at the World Championships in Milan. During her career, Overland competed in five world championships.

The Cambridge Speed Skating Club has raised six banners at the Hespeler Arena to honour their internationally acclaimed athletes, including Overland.